punkier; punkiest
: resembling punk in being soft or rotted
punkiness
noun
: resembling or typical of a punk
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Produced by Jeff Rosenstock, the new album from ex-Cayetana songwriter Augusta Koch revisits her old band’s punky power-pop with hard-hitting lyrics about self-improvement and communal uplift.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
The punky look was a major contrast, compared to her polished June 2024 look.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
At 41, Sarah sports a two-inch-long soft, spiked, punky hairdo.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The two sets will showcase their versatility across genres such as punky alternative, funky rock ‘n’ roll, garage-y psych-rock and spacey prog.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Produced by Jeff Rosenstock, the new album from ex-Cayetana songwriter Augusta Koch revisits her old band’s punky power-pop with hard-hitting lyrics about self-improvement and communal uplift.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
The punky look was a major contrast, compared to her polished June 2024 look.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
At 41, Sarah sports a two-inch-long soft, spiked, punky hairdo.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Punky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punky. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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